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DecMode Handmade Brown Barkcloth & Baobab Wood Chokwe Masks with Rope Hair Wall Decor Set of 2

The Chokwe people’s history dates to the 15th century founding several kingdoms across the land but ultimately settling in Angola. They are vigorous and courageous hunters and agriculturists reflecting this dynamic spirit in their vivid art… These... more

Ewe wood mask, 'Brilliant Mind' - Ewe Wood Mask

Hand-carved by Daniel Nyadedzor narrow eyes are far seeing and the countenance is serious. Its smooth wide forehead boasts plates of embossed brass and subtle color distinguishes this beautiful mask. Named Tagbagya (flat headed) in Ghana's Ewe language... more

Ewe wood mask, 'Deliverance'

Parallel lines represent decorative scarification on the smooth cheeks and forehead of this mask. Echoed by neat rows of braids they bring visual fascination to a design by Daniel Nyadedzor. He names it Edem an Ewe word meaning he has delivered me.... more

Bungalow Rose Elder Ewe Gentleman Wood Mask Wall Décor in Gray/White | 13.8 H x 5.5 W in | Wayfair B6231B6032374712A81A691DC67E1124

Features:Intended as wall decorAdd this wall decor to your home while enhancing your overall lookColor: White ClayPrimary Material: Solid WoodPrimary Material Details: Sese wood and 100% cottonAdditional Materials: 100% CottonStyle: EclecticSubject:... more

Novica Handmade Ewe Shield African Wood Mask

Designed by Malik Jabir Dodoo, this colorful mask features a graphic grid pattern you won't be able to look away from. more

Handmade Deliverance Ewe Wood Mask (Ghana) - 14.5" H x 6" W x 3.7" D

Parallel lines represent decorative scarification on the smooth cheeks and forehead of this mask. Echoed by neat rows of braids, they bring visual fascination to a design by Daniel Nyadedzor. He names it Edem, an Ewe word meaning "he has delivered me." more

Novica Handmade Colorful Ewe African Wood Mask

Inspired by Ewe culture, Raphat Asigbey from Ghana designs this African mask. Hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood, the mask features a multicolored painted face with brown accents. more

World Menagerie Xevi Bird Ewe Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown | 14.3 H x 5 W in | Wayfair 116806

A bird or xlvi in the language of Ghana's Ewe people - perches atop this mask and peers curiously at the face below. Daniel Nyadedzor carved the fascinating image from sese wood. Among the Ewe, such masks may be gifts for people with exceptional career... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'African Elephant Spirit I' - African Wood Mask

Shaped like an elongated almond this mask is elegant and beautiful. Theophilus Sackey carves the piece from sese wood and paints it by hand. Vertical lines in parallel represent neatly combed hair and a mighty African elephant marches across the... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Flying Spirit' - Unique Ivory Coast Wood Mask

Crowned with double horns this mask by Salihu Ibrahim depicts a bird that represents a flying spirit. The design comes from the Bwa tribe of Cote d'Ivoire and these spirits are portrayed with geometric shapes as they have no physical form. Bright color... more

Ashanti wood masks, 'Fighting Spirit' (pair) - Ashanti Wood Masks

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong depicts an Ashanti king and queen in two imposing masks. Carved by hand from sese wood each one receives coats of black polish. The king has a diamond on his forehead and ritual scarification on his cheeks; the queen wears... more

Gabonese wood mask, 'Punu Spirit' - Gabonese Wood Mask

Painted white serene features suggest one who has passed on to the realm of spirits. The tall hairdo denotes a woman from the Punu tribe of the upper Ngoume River region of southwestern Gabon. Salihu Ibrahim carves a dramatic mask linked with peace... more

Xevi Bird,'Ewe wood mask'

A bird – or xevi in the language of Ghana's Ewe people – perches atop this mask and peers curiously at the face below. Daniel Nyadedzor carves the fascinating image from sese wood. Among the Ewe, such masks may be gifts for people with exceptional... more

Ewe Shield,'Blue and Red Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana'

Designed by Malik Jabir Dodoo, this colorful mask features a graphic grid pattern you won't be able to look away from. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood before sanding the surface smooth and painting its features black,... more

Ewe wood mask, 'Hope'

A wide smooth forehead suggests wisdom and serenity while narrow eyes are thoughtful. Brass repousse embellishes the handcrafted mask by Daniel Nyadedzor. Incised starburst motifs surround this symbol of hope. Named Dzidefo (To Hope) this mask comes... more

Baluba Dance Spirit II,'African Dance Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art'

Concentric circles in yellow bring to life this blue dance mask from the Luba or Baluba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Couples wear similar masks when they dance, as it represents the spirit which connects the world to the spirit world.... more

Congolese wood mask, 'Bakota Spirit'

Working in the style of the people of Congo and Gabon Awudu Saaed carves a beautiful African mask. On the forehead an inverted spade points to the nose and mouth while hand-embossed aluminum and brass add textural interest. I so admire these masks that... more

Spirit Protector,'Akan wood mask'

Emulating tribal markings, the textures of brass repoussé ripple seductively across his forehead. Wide eyes are ever vigilant, for this personage is the Susum Banbofo, or "Spirit Protector." Daniel Nyadedzor carves a beautiful sese wood mask, used by... more

'African Giraffe Spirit' - Artisan Crafted African Wood Mask

Shaped like an elongated almond this mask is elegant and beautiful. Theophilus Sackey carves the piece from sese wood and paints it by hand. Parallel lines represent neatly combed hair and an African giraffe marches across the forehead. Embossed on... more

Colorful Ewe,'Multicolored African Wood Mask Crafted in Ghana'

Inspired by Ewe culture, Raphat Asigbey from Ghana designs this African mask. Hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood, the mask features a multicolored painted face with brown accents. more

Ndokutsu Blessing,'African Ewe Sese Wood Mask Crafted in Ghana'

Ndokutsu is the Ewe name for the Sun. Inspired by that mighty star, Ghana's Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo designs a sese wood mask with a traditional pattern. In a palette of black, brown and yellow tones, this decorative item has a round shape featuring a... more

Sankofa Spirit,'West African Wood Mask Hand Carved in Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Kwasi George crafts an original mask rich with West African symbolism. The hand-carved sese wood visage is crowned with a stylized version of the adinkra symbol sankofa , traditionally represented by a bird with its head turned... more

'Guiding Spirit' - Unique Gabonese Wood Mask

Ghost-like this piece replicates the white masks of the Ogooue of the Kota and Mukudji tribes. Known as punu in Gabonese the mask incarnates the spirits of ancestors who return to visit the living and assist them in the hereafter. Salihu Ibrahim... more

'Woman's War Spirit' - Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask

Hand-carved by Salihu Ibrahim a bold personage represents a female spirit of war. Carved from sese wood this rugged African mask comes from the Dan people who inhabit the mountainous regions of the Ivory Coast. It is thought to protect warriors in battle. more

African wood and jute mask, 'Jungle Spirit'

In Kennedy K. Aseidu's imagination the spirit of the jungle looks like this mask of solemn expression. Featuring a long jute beard the masculine visage is adorned with embossed aluminum plates. Aseidu carves the sese wood mask by hand paints it with... more

'African Rhinoceros Spirit' - Unique African Wood Wall Mask

Shaped like an elongated almond this mask is elegant and beautiful. Theophilus Sackey carves the piece from sese wood and paints it by hand. Parallel lines form a headdress and a mighty African rhinoceros marches across the forehead. Embossed on... more

Ethiopian Spirit,'Traditional African Sese Wood Mask with Aluminum Accents'

Fascinated with Ethiopia's culture, Ghanaian artisan Victor Ayambire creates a sese wood mask in honor of this prosperous land believed to be the birthplace of humankind. Putting all his expertise into each detail, the artisan decorates his artwork... more

African wood mask, 'African Giraffe Spirit II'

Shaped like an elongated almond this black mask is elegant and beautiful. Theophilus Sackey carves the piece from sese wood and paints it by hand. Parallel lines represent neatly combed hair and a red African giraffe marches across the forehead. more

Youthful Spirit Dance,'Handcrafted Ivoirian Wood Mask'

Elegant textures adorn this horned mask by Salihu Ibrahim. With its simplified line and stylized features, it represents a minor spirit. Such masks are worn by the junior rank of male dancers among the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire. Ibrahim names the... more

Spirit Dancer,'Ivoirian wood mask'

A squared visage with horns looks at the world with shining eyes. Abdul Karim Star portrays a kplekple (minor spirit) of the Goli people. Used in the Goli spirit dance, such masks are considered mischievous; they are often worn by young men who... more

African tribal wood mask, 'Faceless Spirits'

Featureless this mask represents protective spirits that can take animal form or can appear as strange beings. These spirits watch over families clans and communities. They provide for fertility health and prosperity as well as continuity of life.... more

Gabonese Africa wood mask, 'Spirit Guide'

A faithful replica of the renowned White Masks of the Ogooue this mask personifies an ancestral spirit of the Kota and Mukudji people from Gabon. Known as Punu the ancestral spirit is believed to guide one to the hereafter; Punu masks are reserved for... more

'Spirit World Protection' - Fair Trade African Wood Mask

Deep red eyes seem all-seeing their color blazing against narrow cheeks beneath a forehead heavy with repousse. The elegant mask takes its white tones from applications of clay. This mask is used during the Nkyidwo festival by the Essumeja people in... more

Ivoirian wood mask, 'Spirit Blessings'

A quiet brown sparrow perches atop this elegant mask by Salihu Ibrahim. Symbol of ancestral spirits the design honors the bird spirit to obtain its blessings. Even features suggest strength of character while subtle color lends a regal effect to the... more

Noyim,'Artisan Crafted Aluminum and Wood Wall Mask'

With perseverance and determination, Ghana's Awudu Saaed has achieved success as an artisan. Perhaps that inspired him to name this mask Noyim , which means "keep going" in the Ewe language. The mask is hand carved from rubberwood and accented with... more

Igbo Water Spirit,'Rustic Sese Wood Igbo Water Spirit African Mask from Ghana'

Inspired by the masks used by the Igbo people of Nigeria, Ghana's Christopher Nyasafo designs a striking African mask that depicts a traditional water spirit. This hand-carved sese wood mask, which features a brown, rustic face, has squinting eyes and... more

Dakota Fields Garling Baluba Dance Spirit II Sese Wood Mask Wood in Brown | 13 H x 11.5 W x 4.3 D in | Wayfair 607F8904713E41C092FB0DBB716EAE6E

Concentric circles in yellow bring to life this blue dance mask from the Luba or Baluba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Couples wear similar masks when they dance, representing the spirit that connects the world to the spirit world.... more

Wood mask, 'Bwa Butterfly Bat' - Unique Wood Mask

Target-like circles on the face identify this ethereal winged creature as a butterfly while some scholars believe it represents a bat or a hawk. Gliding on checkerboard wings the mask represents a nature spirit among the Bwa tribe of Burkina Faso.... more